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Apr 1, 2024 · Explore a stunning mini-canyon covered with ferns and surrounded by conifers on a short hike through a cobbled creek. Learn about the challenges, fees, and safety tips for this popular destination that requires online reservation in summer.
Fern Canyon in Prairie Creek Redwoods SP. Address: Fern Canyon, Davision Rd. to Gold Bluffs Beach. Gold Bluffs Beach, CA 95555. Phone: (707) 465-7354. Visit Website. VIEW PHOTOS. Fern Canyon is a remarkable place. A level trail of about one mile follows Home Creek as it courses through the forest.
- Fern Canyon Davision Rd. to Gold Bluffs Beach, 95555
- (707) 465-7354
Fern Canyon is a 1-mile ‘lolly-pop’ loop with an elevation gain of 150 feet taking at least 30 minutes. Visitors also have the option to hike a quarter of a mile into the canyon and turn around for a shorter adventure. Bring your water shoes! There is no trail inside of Fern Canyon and you must cross the stream to experience the canyon.
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Length: 1.1 milesElevation gain: 127 feetDifficulty: EasyAre dogs allowed? Sadly, no fur babies are allowed on this one.First things first, let’s make sure we’re all talking about the same hikes, given there’s actually multiple Fern Canyon trails in California. The Fern Canyon we’re talking about is located here, along the stunning northern coast of California in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Orick, California. This Fern Canyon trail is the most popular one—a...
The Fern Canyon Trail, also called the Coastal Trail and Fern Canyon Loop, is a lollipop loop, which is technically made up of sections of three different trails. You’ll first hike 0.2 miles along the Davison Trail to the start of a 0.7-mile loop, which consists of the James Irvine Trail and Fern Canyon Trail, and finally, make your way back to the...
One of my favorite things about the redwoods is that the area enjoys moderate weather year round, thanks to its location right on the coastline. But there are certain periods of the year that may make visiting the Fern Canyon Trail a bit more difficult. 1. Winter: Given its reasonably warm winter temperature, the Redwoods is one of my favorite plac...
Wear waterproof boots.
Listen, the Fern Canyon Trail is pretty easy—most hikers in reasonably good shape should be just fine. But I would strongly recommend wearing actual waterproof hiking boots. For one, the trail is designed for you to walk through ankle deep (and did I mention freezing?) water for a significant portion of the trail. Nothing makes a hike more unfun than really cold, wet feet. For another, you’ll need to scramble along some rocks and fallen trees, which can be quite slippery if you don’t have goo...
You cannot drive to the trailhead with a trailer or larger RVs.
Sorry, RV fam—any vehicle that’s over 8 feet wide or 24 feet long is not allowed on the windy and narrow access road to the trailhead.
Respect wildlife.
I had read before visiting that this is one of the best places to see Roosevelt elk in Redwoods National and State Parks, but didn’t have my hopes up—Justin and I have terrible luck when it comes to spotting wildlife. But we saw a BUNCH of elk here, both along the trailhead itself and Davison Road as we drove back. Roosevelt elk can get pretty damn big (up to 1200 pounds!) and can be really aggressive in certain instances, including males during their mating period in the fall and females to...
So we’ve established that Fern Canyon is kind of in the middle of nowhere. If you want to make a weekend out of it and explore some of the other amazing things around the Lost Coast (which you totally should!), here’s some accommodations to consider.
Learn how to hike the Fern Canyon Trail, a lush and prehistoric-looking canyon in Northern California, featured in Jurassic Park. Find out how to get there, what to expect, and when to visit this stunning redwood forest.
Enjoy this 1.1-mile loop trail near Orick, California. Generally considered an easy route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
May 9, 2023 · The Fern Canyon hike is literally an emerald gem of Humboldt County. AND it’s not only for the avid hiker. Anyone can take this picturesque walk through nature and breathe in the cool fresh air. This shady green paradise is recognized as a World Heritage Site (I had no clue!) AND an International Biosphere Reserve!
